All Policy Articles – Page 3
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Governments must help forwarders invest in environmental sustainability
Freight forwarders are ready to tackle emissions but support from governments is needed to help them overcome the challenges in achieving environmental sustainability.The freight transportation industry significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for around 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions.However, freight forwarders and their transportation partners increasingly recognise the need ...
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Mexico regains category one aviation safety status from FAA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delivered good news for air cargo operators in Mexico as it returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level after the country was downgraded more than two years ago."With a return to Category 1 status, Mexico can add new service and routes ...
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Reports: US ready to return Mexico to ‘Category 1’ safety status
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly poised to upgrade Mexico to “Category 1” safety status once again, clearing the way for airlines of both countries to add transborder capacity to their schedules.The long-awaited upgrade is expected to come later this week, according to some news reports and industry ...
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NewsAFKLMP achieves IATA lithium battery certification
Source: AFKLMPAir France KLM Martinair Cargo has achieved IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Libatt) certification for its Air France Cargo hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Chicago O'Hare.The airline group said that a strict assessment confirmed that it held the highest safety standards to ...
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EASA warns of door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines of a door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 passenger to freighter conversions.In a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) issued on June 23, the EASA referenced an incident in February 2021 that is being investigated by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft ...
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Cargo handler CHI completes TIACA sustainability programme
CHI Group has become the first German cargo handler to complete TIACA's BlueSky Sustainability programme.The handler said that the BlueSky programme assesses, verifies, and validates the sustainability performance of air cargo companies.As part of the programme, CHI answered a questionnaire of nearly 300 questions and provided supporting evidence.CHI said that ...
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Atlas Air promotes Broekman
Atlas Air has promoted Richard Broekman to executive vice president, chief commercial officer and head of sustainability.In his new role, Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies, and the management of the corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and charter services.Additionally, Broekman ...
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NewsForwarders told digitalisation key to meeting stricter sustainability requirements
Lionel van der Walt. Spurce: MeantimeFreight forwarders have been told it is imperative they adopt digital solutions to meet stricter sustainability reporting regulations.Speaking at the Multimodal 2023 exhibition and conference in the UK, Lionel van der Walt, chief growth officer at emissions data provider Raft, said that new sustainability reporting ...
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US shippers warned of stricter security rules for larger air cargo loads
US freight forwarders have been urged to prepare for stricter cargo security rules by the Airforwarders Association (AfA) or face not being able to fly larger shipments.AfA executive director Brandon Fried said that from October shippers wishing to fly cargo that cannot be screened - due to size or volume ...
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NewsSilk Way West the latest to gain lithium battery certification
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines is the latest carrier to gain IATA's CEIV Lithium Battery certification.The certification recognises that the carrier has implemented processes and practices to mitigate the risks associated with the transport of lithium batteries and that it complies with requirements.The CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification ...
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Video: Airfreight faces increase in regulation over the coming five years
At last month’s IATA World Cargo Symposium in Istanbul, the Air Cargo News team spoke to a variety of attendees to find out their thoughts on the current and future air cargo market. In our latest video, Airforwarders Association executive director Brandon Fried outlines how the industry is faced with ...
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Increasing pressure on air cargo to up its sustainability performance
The air cargo industry is seeing increasing pressure to up its environmental performance, according to air cargo group TIACA's latest sustainability report.The association's third annual survey found that 64% of respondents believe that sustainability pressure has increased compared to last year, mainly driven by customers and regulators.The report also highlights ...
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NewsTIACA: Sustainability efforts accelerating but more work on SAF needed
More action is needed to make sure Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) decarbonisation targets are met.This is the view of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), which said on its March 7 media day that sustainability continues to be one of its major priorities in 2023.TIACA said new SAF incentive and ...
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IATA warns "disjointed" EU PLACI roll out could result in customs delays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System.The EU PLACI system is a new layer of advanced security information for air cargo shipments coming into the EU which went live on ...
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Airlines launch legal challenge to Schiphol flight limits
The KLM Group, Delta Air Lines, Corendon, easyJet, TUI and IATA have launched a legal challenge against the Dutch government's plans to reduce flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.The Dutch government last month announced it would reduce Schiphol's capacity from 500,000 to 460,000 flight annual movements, with the ultimate goal of ...
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EU's ICS2 rules come into force
Airfreight shippers and freight forwarders must ensure compliance with Release two of the European Union's (EU) new Import Control System (ICS2) from March 1.Logistics company Dimerco warned that non-compliance will run the risk of delays and possible fines.The system, implemented to better identify high-risk cargo, requires shippers to submit more ...
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NewsUS air cargo sector concerned over stricter screening rules
Brandon Fried, AfA. Source: AfAThe US air cargo sector highlighted some of the concerns it has regarding the implementation of stricter cargo screening rules due to be enforced later this year.From November all cargo must be screened before it is loaded onto a freighter but a panel at US Airforwader ...
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IATA completes revisions to air transport industry manuals
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the annual review of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling and operations.The manuals now incorporate the updates made to many industry standards over the past year, said the industry body.It added that these revisions reflect the sector’s commitment to ...
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NewsQatar Cargo continues lithium battery safety focus with CEIV standard
Source: Qatar CargoQatar Cargo and handler Qatar Aviation Services have gained IATA CEIV Lithium Battery (CEIV Li-batt) certification in a bid to continue countering the risk posed by lithium battery shipments.The CEIV Li-batt certification programme aims to ensure the various elements of the supply chain involved in the shipment of ...
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InsightsPrevention is better than an air cargo cure
Advocating for the airforwarding industry is no simple task in the US government’s legislation arena, as Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) explains.Taking action on key air cargo issues is vital for the air cargo industry to protect its own interests in a world where it is ...